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Emma
Edinburgh, UK
In tune with authors, readers and the written word’s rare power, my editorial energy creates contemporary texts that resonate with meaning.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, and Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits.
Work experience:
- Black & White Publishing
Fiona
Edinburgh, UK
Historical fiction, non-fiction and well-being, academic works and educational resources. Worked for Nomos, Aircademy, Muddy Pearl.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Writing & Publishing, and Literary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Muddy Pearl
Yen-Yen
Edinburgh, UK
Freelance editor with experience working at indie publishers. I'm passionate about underrepresented voices and authentic stories. She/her.
Genres: Short Story, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Poetry, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- The Emma Press
- Banipal Books
- Out-Spoken Press
- Self-employed
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Philippa
Edinburgh, UK
A reliable, competent and professional researcher, editor and writer. I have years of experience on non-fiction projects.
Genres: Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Art, Education & Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing, Self-Help & Self-Improvement, Life Sciences, Math & Science, and Medicine, Nursing, & Dentistry.
Work experience:
- Phaidon Press
- Freelance
Andrew
Edinburgh, UK
LGBTQ+ and young adult fantasy fiction copyeditor for HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, and indie authors. PhD in cultural anthropology.
Genres: Young Adult Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, LGBTQ Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Romance, and Romantic Fantasy.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Angela
Edinburgh, UK
Copyeditor and proofreader with over 20 years' experience in wildlife, conservation and nutrition.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, and Nature.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scottish Wildlife Trust
- NETg Ireland
- Deerpark Publishing
Laura
Edinburgh, UK
Skilled editor and typesetter with over a decade's experience in the industry. I specialise in working with self-publishing authors.
Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, Women's Fiction, Romance, Young Adult, and Contemporary Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Barrington Stoke
- Canongate Books
- Athena Press
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Heloise
Edinburgh, UK
With a passion for language and a meticulous eye for detail, I will help your work be the best it can be.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Business & Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Romance, Psychological Thriller, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
Jim
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Drawing on more than 20 years of editorial experience, I offer proofreading and copyediting services. Let's work together.
Genres: Travel, Non-Fiction, Education & Reference, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Paranormal Romance, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Automobile Association
- Self-employed
Alasdair
Edinburgh, UK
Experienced editor of non-fiction. Expertise in History, Biography, Politics, Philosophy. Formerly Commissioning Editor at Hurst Publishers.
Genres: History, Humanities & Social Sciences, Non-Fiction, Philosophy, Biographies & Memoirs, Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies, Political Science & Current Affairs, and Religion & Spirituality.
Work experience:
- Hurst Publishers
- Self-employed
Rosie
Edinburgh, UK
Editor, proofreader, and book coach who has worked with Hachette and HarperCollins. Specialises in psych thrillers and women's fiction.
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, True Crime, Psychological Thriller, Thriller & Suspense, Fiction, Chick Lit, Women's Fiction, Romantic Comedy, Romance, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Harper Collins UK, Bookouture
Josephine
London, United Kingdom
Experienced editor within various genres, including Mind Body Spirit, travel, cookbooks, and fiction (YA, women's fiction and thrillers).
Genres: Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Psychology, Humanities & Social Sciences, Sex & Relationships, Mystery & Crime, Fiction, Women's Fiction, and Action & Adventure.
Work experience:
- Duncan Baird Publishers and Watkins Publishing
- SPG Media
- Rogers, Coleridge & White Literary Agency
- Freelance
Elv
London, United Kingdom
Editorial consultant with 20 years’ publishing experience. I can help you shape your book, grow as a writer and create a great proposal.
Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Poetry, Anthologies, Classics, Middle Grade, and Children's.
Work experience:
- OUP
- Penguin Random House
- Self-employed
- Scholastic
- Simon and Schuster
- Egmont
Elizabeth
London, United Kingdom
I am a freelance editor with over eighteen years experience. My skills include developmental editing, copy editing and proof reading.
Genres: Literary Fiction, Fiction, Picture Books, Children's, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Fantasy, and Thriller & Suspense.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Parragon
- Robert Hale, Ltd.
- Hodder and Stoughton
Kerry
Hove, United Kingdom
An experienced editor, writer and publishing professional with 20+ years' experience of copy editing, development editing and proofreading.
Genres: Health & Wellbeing, Non-Fiction, Travel, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Architecture, Humanities & Social Sciences, Young Adult, and Mystery & Crime.
Work experience:
- Yes Educational Centre
- Marvel Comics
- Egmont Fleetway
- Panorama Holiday Group
- Pavilion Publishing
- Pavilion Publishing and Media
- Self-employed
Niamh
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Professional editor, proofreader and project manager, specialising in educational publishing.
Genres: Education & Reference and Non-Fiction.
Work experience:
- Self-employed
- Scholastic Ltd
Donna
London, United Kingdom
Fiction and non-fiction. 20 years' publishing experience (regular clients include HarperCollins, Penguin RH, Hachette, Pan Mac)
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Women's Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Biographies & Memoirs, Non-Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Romantic Fantasy, and Romance.
Work experience:
- Harlequin UK Ltd
- Little, Brown
- Self-employed





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